make teachers and the teaching profession the most valued position on the planet

What/who changed my life and why

book: grapes of wrath-for the bond of family and overcoming obstacles
movie: wizard of oz-for the lesson that all you really want in right in front of you
event: the killing of John Lennon-for the public healing that occured immediately all over the world
person: my grandmother-who loved me unconditionally and inspired me to be who I am because of what she believed me to be